Paying the Bill at Discharge
Settling the medical bill at the hospital's or clinic's cashier desk after the consultation or treatment, confirming payment methods and receiving receipts.
在诊后或治疗后前往医院或诊所的收费处结清医疗费用，确认支付方式并领取收据。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
settle
To settle a bill means to pay it completely after a service, like at a hospital. It's useful when checking out after treatment.
结清账单意味着在接受服务后完全支付它，比如在医院。治疗结束后结账时非常有用。
consultation
A consultation is a meeting with a doctor to discuss health problems. Use this word when talking about seeing a doctor.
咨询是与医生会面讨论健康问题的会议。在谈论看医生时使用这个词。
prescribed
Prescribed means a doctor has recommended or ordered medicine for you. It's common in medical contexts to explain what the doctor gave.
处方意味着医生为您推荐或开具药物。这是医疗语境中常见的，用于解释医生开了什么。
credit card
A credit card is a plastic card you use to pay for things and pay back later. Many places accept them for convenience.
信用卡是一种塑料卡，您可以用它来支付物品，然后稍后偿还。许多地方为了方便而接受它们。
debit card
A debit card takes money directly from your bank account when you pay. It's like cash but electronic.
借记卡在您付款时直接从您的银行账户中扣除资金。它就像现金，但以电子方式。
receipt
A receipt is a paper or digital proof that you paid for something. Always keep it for records, especially in medical visits.
收据是证明你为某物付款的纸质或数字证明。始终保留它作为记录，特别是医疗就诊时。
breakdown
A breakdown is a detailed list showing parts of costs, like fees for different services. It's helpful to understand your bill.
明细是一个详细的列表，显示成本的各个部分，例如不同服务的费用。它有助于理解您的账单。
prompts
Prompts are instructions or messages on a screen that guide you, like during card payment. Follow them to complete the process.
提示是屏幕上指导您的指令或消息，例如在刷卡支付时。按照它们完成流程。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hello, how can I help you? Are you here to settle your bill?
This is a polite greeting used by service staff to start a conversation and confirm the purpose. It's useful for customer service situations; the question form helps clarify needs quickly.
这是服务人员用于开始对话并确认目的的礼貌问候。在客户服务情况下很有用；问句形式有助于快速澄清需求。
Yes, I am. I just finished my consultation with Dr. Miller. My name is John Smith.
This responds affirmatively and provides details like name and recent action. Use it to confirm identity and context; 'just finished' shows recent completion in past tense.
这以肯定方式回应，并提供如姓名和最近行动等细节。使用它来确认身份和上下文；“just finished”显示过去时态中的最近完成。
Your total for today is $125. This covers the consultation fee and the medication Dr. Miller prescribed.
This explains the bill amount and what it includes. It's practical for billing scenarios; 'covers' means includes, and relative clause 'Dr. Miller prescribed' adds detail without new sentence.
这解释了账单金额及其包含的内容。在计费场景中很实用；'covers' 意思是包括，关系从句 'Dr. Miller prescribed' 添加细节而不开启新句子。
How would you prefer me to pay? Do you accept credit cards?
This asks about payment preference politely. Useful when unsure of options; 'would prefer' is conditional for polite suggestions, and yes/no question seeks confirmation.
这是礼貌地询问付款偏好的表达。在不确定选项时很有用；'would prefer' 是用于礼貌建议的条件式，是/否问题用于寻求确认。
We accept all major credit cards, debit cards, and cash. Whatever is most convenient for you.
This lists payment methods and offers flexibility. Great for service responses; parallel structure with 'and' lists options, and 'whatever is most convenient' shows customer focus.
这列出了支付方式并提供灵活性。非常适合服务响应；使用'and'的平行结构列出选项，'whatever is most convenient'显示客户导向。
Please insert your card into the reader and follow the prompts.
This gives step-by-step instructions for payment. Use in tech-assisted transactions; imperative 'insert' and 'follow' commands politely guide actions.
这提供了支付的逐步指导。在技术辅助交易中使用；祈使句“插入”和“跟随”命令礼貌地指导行动。
Here is your receipt. It includes a breakdown of the services.
This hands over proof of payment with details. Essential at end of transactions; 'it includes' explains content using simple present tense for facts.
这交付了带有详细信息的付款证明。在交易结束时必不可少；'it includes' 使用简单现在时来解释内容，以表示事实。
Do you have any other questions today? No, that's everything. Thank you very much for your help.
This checks for more needs and ends politely. Useful to wrap up; question invites response, and 'that's everything' means no more issues, with gratitude expression.
这检查是否有更多需求并礼貌地结束。有用以收尾；问题邀请回应，“那就是全部了”意味着没有更多问题，并表达感激。